Overview

Perlego is a subscription-based digital library platform offering users unlimited access to over one million academic, professional, and non-fiction e-books. The service operates globally, supports multiple languages, and includes built-in study tools such as bookmarking, highlighting, note-taking, and offline reading. It was founded to provide a more affordable and sustainable alternative to traditional textbook purchasing, by partnering with publishers and reducing print and distribution costs. Institutions and individual learners alike use Perlego to access reading materials across disciplines, on multiple devices, with enhanced study features.

Features and Capabilities

• Content Library: Unlimited access to over one million titles covering academic, professional, and non-fiction topics.
• Multi-Language & Global: Supports multiple languages (English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch) and is available worldwide.
• Device & Offline Access: Accessible via browser, mobile, and tablet apps; supports offline reading.
• Study Tools: Includes highlighting, notes, bookmarks, citation assistance, and read-aloud/text-to-speech functionality.
• Search & Discovery: Smart search tools help locate relevant content quickly using keywords and topics.
• Institutional & Individual Use: Designed for both individual learners and institutions, offering dashboards and usage insights.
• Affordability & Sustainability: Subscription model lowers cost barriers and reduces print/distribution waste through publisher partnerships.
• Coverage Across Disciplines: Includes content from over 900 disciplines, spanning academic and professional learning areas.
• Continuous Updates & Improvements: Frequent app updates enhance usability, expand features, and improve the reading experience.